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How do you know if your alternator is gone?
easy...all you have to do is to remove either one of the battery terminals,while the car is idling...if it dies,then it is not charging
Why would a Battery light comes on when idling?
The charging system is not working. You need to take it to a shop and have it tested.
When charging a car battery, which color goes on first?
When charging a car battery, the red positive cable should be connected first.
Why your car battery not charging back?
charging system not charging battery with new batttery, alternator and fuel pump. what will make that happen ?
Is charging of car battery chemical change?
Yes. The charging causes a chemical change in the electrolyte of the battery.
Can you drain a car battery by charging another car battery?
only if the car your using to charge the other on is not started
Will charging a car battery without disconnecting it from the car damage the alternator?
Charging a car battery without disconnecting it usually won’t damage the alternator, as long as you’re using a proper charger and connecting it correctly. Modern cars are generally designed to handle this safely. I’ve done it myself a couple of times, and when I asked at Bergman’s Auto Repair, and they explained it really well. They said the key is using a quality smart charger to avoid voltage spikes, and they even checked my charging system to make sure everything—from the alternator to the battery—was working properly. What stood out was how thorough they were, not just answering the question but making sure there were no underlying issues. So yeah, it’s safe in most cases—but getting advice and a quick check from a place like Bergman’s Auto Repair gives you extra confidence you’re not risking any damage.
Is it normal for a car's headlights to dim at a stop?
A healthy charging/electrical system won't do that. You may have something failing. Have your local auto parts store test the charging/electrical system, they may find a failing battery or alternator, assuming the engine is idling at the required rpms.
Do you need to unhook battery from car before charging?
No.
Will charging a car battery in situ damage the alternator?
No
How you can know if your alternator is charging properly?
Check the voltage at the battery posts with the engine idling. It should read from 13.5 to 15.5 volts.
Do you have to drain the car battery fully before charging it again?
No
